Deities Worshiped
There is reference to the worship of Sanamahi by King Kangba in the Hayi age. Manipur is a land of deities with Atiya Shidaba as the Supreme God.
Atiya Shidaba, Apanba and Asheeba are the three manifestations or incarnations of God as the creator, the preserver and the annihilator of this universe respectively. Pakhangba, Sannamahi and Nongpok Ningthou are the incarnations who play the role of the male deities of the Meeteis whereas Leimarel Shidabi and Panthoibi, the role of female deities.
Panthoibi is the Mother of the Universe and Nongpok Ningthou is her mate. Besides these, three hundred and sixty four deities with their consorts are the most important deities worshipped by the Meeteis.
The Plain Kabui are observed in worship of Sanamahi and Ima Leimarel.
Sanamahi (also known as Aseeba) has a creator brother (like him) named Pakhangba (Konjin Tukthapa).
Read more about this topic: Sanamahism, Form of Worship
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